Rail

Toronto Transit installs anti-suicide crisis lines in subway

TORONTO — The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) unveiled new anti-suicide crisis phone lines it began installing in subways across the city.

The program "Crisis Link" features a series of signs and specially equipped payphones that will connect callers with a trained counselor. TTC plans to equip all 69 subway stations with the special phones, according to a CTV Toronto report. To read the full story, click here.

Economic development within one-half mile of the system has been stimulated by ridership that has exceeded original projections. Valley Metro began compiling development activity since construction started in 2005 as part of an economic development database.

The new bike car contains 14 racks that will provide more room to maneuver bicycles on and off the train. A set of seats were removed from the lower level of the vehicle to make room for the bike racks.